Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience in humanitarian aid, security, and conflict resolution, the expert has significantly contributed to various international development projects. They have been involved in initiatives such as UNESCO's SDG4-Education 2030, showcasing skills in research, analysis, translation, leadership, negotiation, and public speaking. Career highlights include opening a shelter for women victims of violence in Senegal and organizing high-level meetings for the National Model United Nations. Previously held roles such as Delegate and Faculty Advisor have allowed the expert to enhance students' skills in international relations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development, the expert has contributed to UNESCO's initiatives, focusing on SDG4-Education 2030, during an internship at the Multisectoral Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal. Responsibilities included research, analysis, and publication development, emphasizing education as a thematic area. The work was regional in scope, targeting countries and partners involved in educational development and cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, emergency response, security, conflict resolution, and democratization. Roles have included contributing to UNESCO's educational initiatives in Senegal and civic service positions focusing on gender-based violence. Their interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating research, analysis, and translation into development projects. The geographic scope of their work spans regional efforts in West Africa and educational leadership roles in Canada, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both local and international sectoral dynamics. The expert's geographic experience is particularly strong in Senegal, where they supported international development projects with UNESCO in Dakar and local initiatives in Thiès. Their work in Canada includes roles in Montreal, involving student leadership and international relations education. This diverse geographic involvement has provided them with deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics in both West Africa and North America.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is a native French speaker, fluent in English, and possesses professional proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including translation tasks during their internship at UNESCO in Senegal, as well as teaching and advising roles at the National Model United Nations. The expert holds an MSc in Politics of Conflict, Rights and Justice from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, United Kingdom, completed in 2019. Additionally, they earned a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, in 2017. They also completed a Certificate in International Cooperation from the University of Montreal, Canada, in 2013.